VETERANS TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE | VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - KANKAKEE COUNTY

Provides limited fixed rate benefits consisting of the bare necessities of life such as shelter, utilities, and food allowances. Offers short term support only. Temporary financial assistance may consist of:
- Rent/mortgage payments
- Utility payments
- Food/family essentials
- Indigent burial expenses
- Miscellaneous disability care expenses
- Transportation (bus tokens)
- Homeless/Transitional housing referrals
- Other assistance as needed and as available

Physical Address

581 William Latham Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 4:30 pm;

Application process

By appointment only

Fee

No fees

Required documents

Proof of residency, DD-214, other documents may be required based on type of assistance needed

Eligibility

Veterans of Federal Active Duty who were honorably discharged and whose income level is below the DHS poverty level guidelines

Languages

English

Service area

Kankakee County, Illinois

Agency info

VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSION - KANKAKEE COUNTY

Serves low-income, homeless, disabled, at-risk veterans and their families.